Which is cheaper, the Makydo 42 or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $354 for the Makydo 42 — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo 42 or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Makydo 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo 42 or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Makydo 42 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Makydo 42 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Makydo 42 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Seiko Essentials Quartz runs a quartz (Seiko 6N52).

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Makydo Makydo 42vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Makydo Makydo 42

MSRP $354

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

MSRP $265

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Makydo 4242mm

Essentials Quartz40.2mm

Power Reserve

Makydo 42—

Essentials Quartz—

Water Resistance

Makydo 42200m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

Makydo 42$354

Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6N52

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$354

$265

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